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Articles about NDIS documentation, progress notes, and best practices for support workers.

Mandatory RegistrationSeptember 2026 · 7 min read

NDIS registration in 2027: what it means for independent support workers

Mandatory registration expands to higher risk supports from 1 July 2027. What is confirmed, what is not yet decided, and what independent support workers can do now.

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Compliance & RiskMay 2026 · 8 min read

Why some AI note apps put NDIS support workers at legal risk

There are now dozens of AI tools marketing themselves to NDIS support workers. They are not all the same. The difference that matters most is whether the app will put words in your notes that you never said.

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How Clio Care WorksUpdated October 2026 · 8 min read

NDIS progress note generator for independent support workers

Casual shift descriptions become compliant NDIS progress notes. Your words structured, never fabricated. Built for independent support workers.

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Tools & ComparisonsUpdated October 2026 · 13 min read

Best NDIS documentation app for independent support workers (2026)

Speed stopped being the right benchmark. Eight criteria for evaluating any NDIS documentation app, the test you can run yourself, and why the published standard is the differentiator.

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NDIS ComplianceMarch 2026 · 6 min read

NDIS restrictive practices — what most support workers get wrong

Standing in a doorway. Holding someone's hands. Taking away an iPad. You may be using a regulated restrictive practice without knowing it.

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NDIS DocumentationMarch 2026 · 7 min read

SOAP, DARE, or CLIO? Choosing the right progress note structure for NDIS.

Most support workers were never taught how to write progress notes. Here's what the main frameworks actually do, where they fall short, and which one was purpose-built for NDIS.

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NDIS ComplianceUpdated October 2026 · 7 min read

Is Mable NDIS registered? What Mable workers need to know

Mable has applied to register as an NDIS digital platform. If you support NDIS participants on Mable, you need a passed NDIS Worker Screening Check by 31 December 2026. Here's where things stand and what to do now.

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NDIS DocumentationOctober 2026 · 6 min read

NDIS shift notes: what to write and where to keep them

What to put in every shift note, how long to keep your notes, and how to stop losing them across notebooks, phone notes and texts.

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NDIS DocumentationUpdated October 2026 · 6 min read

12-point NDIS shift notes checklist: score your last note

12 questions to ask your last shift note, from session details to goals, incidents and privacy. Score yourself in five minutes and see what to fix.

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